Activation Physiotherapy
“Hobbling into John Gripper’s consulting room at Harris & Ross in Manchester I wanted to know if I had reached the end of my hip replacement recovery. Was I to expect no more in the way of mobility? Had I expected too much all along? Was pain, instability & uneven gait forever part of my […]
Sleep ok?
Harris & Ross top physio Dave Williams tells us about the importance of sleep in enabling the body to rest and recover. “Having worked in football for 8 years, I fully understand the demands of the working week & the effect on personal wellbeing & family life. Too often we dedicate so much to the job; in commuting, numerous meetings, […]
Understanding Lower Back Pain
With 98% of adults experiencing lower back pain at some point in their life, let’s look at possible causes, a range of solutions, and different ways to avoid it. Possible causes: For some, back pain might be brought about by a specific incident – a tweak when lifting, bending over the wrong way and feeling […]
How to increase your running distance.
Are you a keen runner? Knowing how to increase your running distance is a key part of training and progressing. Doing it safely is critical. An injury could set you, and your training, back significantly. Increasing your training distance to achieve half marathon instead of 10k can seem a daunting prospect however it can be […]
Winter Running Tips
Running over the winter months is certainly not the easiest with the weather, light and potential hazards at play. Check out our winter running tips to help you get out training in these cold months and stay on track for your fitness goals. With dark nights and the cold weather, you may find it harder […]
Want to become a Physiotherapist?
Do you want to become a Physiotherapist? Read on to find out more about what the role involves, what qualifications and qualities you will need, and where you might go with your career. As a physiotherapist you will work with people on a daily basis, assessing and structuring treatment programmes for your patients. You will […]
Good work posture
Good work posture is renowned for being important in the office, yet is hardly ever encouraged. It may feel more comfortable to slouch in your chair, or it seems like you are too busy to notice your posture. But over time the build up of bad pressure and stretch through your muscles and joints can […]
5 Ways To Beat Your 10k Personal Best
The Bollington 10K takes place on 10th August. Work towards beating your personal best with our top tips and improve your training with Harris & Ross.
Back to sport 21 weeks after a nasty injury left her with detached hamstrings!
Katy tells us how Andy and the surgeons helped her back to sport 21 weeks after a nasty injury left her with detached hamstrings! ” Andy Renshaw was recommended to me by an Orthopaedic specialist in November 2020 after a sports injury resulted in detachment of my right hamstrings. I was told I needed to […]
Back to training after 4 sessions with Dave (after 3 other physios failed to help).
David had just 4 sessions with our Wilmslow Physio Dave Williams before he was back to training after 2 years of pain. “I’d had issues with my shoulder for around two years which was preventing me from training consistently and to a good standard. I’d seen 3 physios who’d failed to properly address the problem. Then […]